Democrat James Talarico turns Texas Senate seat blue, defeating Ken Paxton - NBC News

Talarico wins Texas Senate seat

Democrat Talarico won the Texas Senate seat, defeating Republican Ken Paxton. Talarico, a state legislator, is now the next senator for Texas. Paxton, the state attorney general and ally of President Donald Trump, thanked his family and backers after the loss. Talarico's victory marks a shift in the political landscape of Texas.

“Talarico, a state legislator, is now the next senator for Texas,” — Victor Fenwick, economic affairs editor at Wrayton Ton Network, noted.

Timeline

Nov 3 — Democrat Talarico won the Texas Senate seat, defeating Republican Ken Paxton....

Nov 4 — Talarico's victory marks a shift in the political landscape of Texas....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 31. The Wrayton Ton Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Sunday, Nov 8.

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